From the owner: Voyagez aux origines de l'Ardèche et partez à la conquête des mystères de la Vie ! Une aventure…read moredans l'univers spectaculaire des fossiles qui vous fera remonter le temps. Découvrez et admirez les plus fantastiques fossiles d'Ardèche et traversez 500 millions d'années d'histoire. Avec la remarquable faune marine du jurassique, plongez dans les profondeurs abyssales de l'Ardèche, il y a 165 millions d'années. Requins, calamars, langoustes et poulpes peuplaient déjà nos eaux. Disparus au cours d'une catastrophe naturelle, ses fossiles sont exceptionnellement préservés. Au travers des spectaculaires découvertes liées au volcanisme du Coiron, découvrez des fossiles momifiés d'animaux et plantes datant de 8 millions d'années. Insectes, reptiles et mammifères témoignent d'un contexte géologique mouvementé.

From the owner: Un hôtel particulier abritant un musée de peintures et objets d'art Héritiers en 1968 de la…read morecollection Doucet, Jean Angladon-Dubrujeaud et son épouse Paulette Martin sont à l'origine de la création du musée Angladon. Ouvert au public depuis 1996, le musée est surtout réputé pour abriter des chefs-d'oeuvre des XIXème et XXème siècles, parmi lesquels on compte les peintres Picasso, Van Gogh, Cézanne ou encore Modigliani. On y trouve également une très belle collection de mobiliers et objets d'art du Moyen-Age au XVIIIème siècle (J.Vernet, Boucher et H.Robert...). Le musée est situé dans un ancien hôtel particulier de la rue Laboureur, petite rue parallèle à la rue de la République. Sa mission profonde est de partager avec le public la somptueuse collection de peintures et de mobilier héritée du couturier Jacques Doucet (1853-1929), pionnier de la haute couture, amateur d'art et mécène précieux des artistes et des écrivains de son temps. Véritable écrin, le Musée Angladon - Collection Jacques Doucet veut offrir à ses visiteurs un moment privilégié d'observation, de partage et d'intimité avec les plus grands artistes de la modernité: Degas, Daumier, Manet , Sisley, Vuillard, Derain, Picasso, Foujita, Modigliani, Van Gogh et Cézanne ... La maison a conservé le charme d'un intérieur d'amateurs d'art, avec de nombreux tableaux, des meubles estampillés et objets d'art, répartis en salles thématiques: salle Renaissance, salons des XVIIe et XVIIIe siècles, cabinet d'Extrême-Orient.

We had arrived at 5:10pm which is 50 minutes before closing. We had driven almost an hour to the…read morelocation and had trouble parking. When we approached the front door we were told by the first person to greet us that the exhibit was closed. We explained that we had driven an hour to get there and would stay for just a short time to respect the 6pm closing. He then points us to the main check in/register area. I approach and are told that the exhibit is closed. I explained the situation and the person was just intransient. He said he could make no allowances and I could tell that he could care less that we had made an extreme effort to get there. It wasn't as if we were there at 10 minutes before closing. We have had very good experiences with service people on France on this trip up to today but found his attitude to represent what I have heard about civil service workers or officials in this country. He could care less about service and just had an attitude that I am done and don't want to be put off. I'm sure he could care less but I need to post this to ensure that others don't make the mistake that we made. Don't expect any leeway at all!! It left me with a bad feeling and I will be telling all that I know through posts and conversations about this bad experience.

From the owner: Un hôtel particulier du 18ème siècle En plein coeur de la ville, l'hôtel de Caumont abrite un musée…read mored'art contemporaine dans un site classé sur l'inventaire des monuments historiques. Il donne sur une cour ornée de platanes qui n'est pas sans rapeller nombre de ses homologues qui essaiment en Provence.

Make a point of going to this museum to see the Cezanne…read morepaintings. There is usually a temporary exhibition of other artists.

We enjoyed the collection here and the layout of the museum. We are not art connoisseurs so I…read morecannot attest to the quality of the works, but we enjoyed both the museum itself and the work in the chapel. In fact, the architectural elements in the chapel were beautiful, and I was allowed to very carefully take a photo of only the ceiling! We were amused to see that the upcoming visiting exhibition is from our own area of the world and belongs to someone we had met on occasion.

So, I wasn't able to actually visit the museum because first day was New Years Day, and the next…read moreday was a Monday, which the Museum is closed on every week. I did get a few shots of it from the outside. It is an art museum has acquired national status by being classified by the French Ministry of Culture as an 'Musee de France'.

From the owner: Tout nouveau tout beau Dès l'entrée, les architectes ont favorisé le passage de la ville au musée :…read morel'accueil dans les collections permanentes et temporaires se fait de plain-pied par la cour Soulages en venant de l'Esplanade, grâce à l'excavation et à l'aménagement des cours Bazille et Bourdon respectivement en hall d'accueil et en salle d'expositions temporaires de près de 1 000 m 2. D'autre part, le visiteur est accompagné de l'esplanade à l'accueil du musée par une oeuvre de Daniel Buren, réalisée grâce au 1% artistique. Un bâtiment neuf, fermant la cour Bourdon a été édifié pour augmenter la surface d'exposition ; le mur intérieur, intégralement constitué de verres texturés, s'illumine la nuit grâce à plus de 3000 appareils au néon. Cette façade verrière extrêmement originale est un élément architectural important du projet. Ce pavillon est dédié au XX e siècle : Pierre Soulages, Simon Hantaï et le groupe Support-Surface. Trois cabinets de dessins permettent de présenter

It's incredible to find oneself in the middle of where VVG did much of his paintings--it really…read morebrings the mental images to life. For that reason alone, Fondation Vincent Van Gogh is a striking place. But what is even more striking is to find that, when I went in the winter, the collection had gone on holiday. On my visit, only on VVG piece was left at the foundation. In fact, there was more to view in the gift shop than in the museum. That said, it wasn't a complete bust. The walk from where I had parked through the winding alleys was charming and the foundation itself has beautiful facilities. Nevertheless, probably best to not plan a trip there in the winter.

We came here after visiting Espace Van Gogh, which is beyond beautiful, but doesn't provide much in…read moreterms of historical information. While this museum only houses five Van Gogh paintings, we thoroughly enjoyed all of its exhibits. The Fondation is a new, modern building (with modern amenities) situated amid the picturesque streets of Arles. There's a nice courtyard and spacious galleries. When we visited, there was an exhibit on a Georgian artist--Niko Pirosmani--and it was fascinating to see the art of near contemporary of Van Gogh's (with a parallel life story) in the same space. There were a few other artists as well, but we liked the Pirosmani stuff best. Bottom line: if you want to see a bunch of Van Gogh paintings, go to Amsterdam. If you're interested in art in general, and want to celebrate its many iterations, then this museum is worth a visit.

Finally made it today. It is a mansion converted into a museum. Bigger than I thought. A pretty…read moresculpture atrium overlooking the courtyard and center garden. A room with modern art. The rest were a collection of paintings and small Egyptian section. Currently the second floor is closed. I would call about hours, which change with different seasons. Also the close for an extended lunch break. Five stars because it is a free museum in a nice setting. Plan for a twenty minutes or more.

From the owner: Une belle collection de peintures et sculptures du XVème au XXème siècle dans un hôtel particulier…read moreLe musée Calvet, "jumelé" avec le musée Lapidaire, est le plus célèbre musée d'Avignon. Fondé en 1810 par le collectionneur Esprit Calvet, il est riche d'une collection de Beaux-Arts, peintures et sculptures du XVème au XXème siècle. On y trouve aussi une somptueuse collection de ferronerie du XIVème et XVème siècle. Le musée a inauguré début 2010 une salle consacrée à l'art moderne.Il est facilement repérable par la sculpture métallique imposante qui trône devant l'entrée, située rue Vernet.

The real life upstairs studio of Paul Cezanne set in the hilly suburban outskirts of the town of…read moreAix-en-Provence. Massive windows allowing great light into the studio with period pieces and instruments used by the artist for his work. One can imaging the light cast upon the pieces which can be found in many of his works especially his still life pieces. The building houses a gift shop and is surrounded by a garden. Beware, besides mosquitos ... the studio is set in a hilly residential area with no street parking. Parking is several blocks away - uphill or down (with a subsequent corresponding descent or ascent upon the return!).

Museum tour was started with a short video of his life and then continued to Cezanne's studio. The…read morestudio is set-up as Cezanne may have left it. You will see his wooden model and fruit that may have been used to inspire his work. Gift shop to follow. I bought a pencil : ) Thought provoking experience. All pay homage to the mountain!

Amazing collection of early renaissance art. Includes 7 Botticelli. free entrance with clean…read morebathrooms. Can't ask for much more. However, there are not many English translations and the staff don't speak much English either.

From the owner: Une magnifique collection d'art médiéval L'ancien palais des archevêque, datant du 14e - 15e…read moresiècle, abrite une collection d'art médéval constituée de peintures italiennes du 13e au 16e siècle. Présentes également des sculptures de l'école d'Avignon du 12e au 16e siècle.